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Add 42/84 and 84/8

1^st number: 42/84, 2^nd number: 10 4/8

42/84 + 84/8 is 11/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 8 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   42/84 = 42 × 2/84 × 2 = 84/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   84/8 = 84 × 21/8 × 21 = 1764/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   84/168 + 1764/168 = 84 + 1764/168 = 1848/168
5. 1848/168 simplified gives 11/1
6. So, 42/84 + 84/8 = 11/1

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